The Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Beyond action: the interplay of emotional intelligence and production value in jackie chan’s cinematic narrative

Gopi Sathya Srinivas Narayanam — 2025-11-21

Jackie Chan is a revolutionary figure whose skills and innovation go beyond his skills in martial arts, the present study has analysed the use of emotional intelligence and martial arts in his movies. The paper has shed light on the personal life of Jackie Chan, and the factors which led to him joining the film industry. By observing four of his most significant movies, the research has attempted to show the emotional intelligence and production values. The research has also demonstrated that the act of showing the characters vulnerable helped in making the viewers more sympathetic towards the protagonist and attract more followers. The martial arts techniques which were used in the movies were not unrealistic and therefore were relatable to the users and made them appreciate the effort Jackie Chan placed into the films. The statistical analysis which has been carried out with 100 participants reveals emotional intelligence mean (4.35) to be higher than production value (3.65). A strong correlation of 0.82 and p value of 0.004 further confirms audience positively responding to emotional depth of the films. The results thus reveal that participants value emotional intelligence significantly higher than production quality, suggesting that the liking is more for the films with emotional appeal than in technical execution in Jackie Chan films.

A review on: modern methods of extraction in the estimation of terpenoids and resins

Sireesha Badri — 2025-11-20

Terpenoids are the most abundant compounds among natural products and represent an important group of secondary metabolites in plants with diverse structural forms. They play physiological processes. They are secreted by plants as a protective response to injury or pathogen attack and serve as physical and chemical barriers. The fact that trees producing copious amounts of resin occur predominantly in tropical and subtropical environments may be related to growing evidence that these substances play a role in protecting plants against herbivores and microorganisms. Accurate extraction and quantification of terpenoids and resins are essential for quality control, pharmacological research, and commercial standardization. The complexity of plant matrices and the sensitivity of bioactive compounds necessitate efficient and selective extraction techniques

Revisiting alzheimer’s disease: the mitochondrial and metabolic nexus shaping neurodegeneration

Sneha Kumari — 2025-12-17

Amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques and neurofibrillary tangles made of hyperphosphorylated tau protein are the two main indicators of Alzheimer's disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative illness. There is currently no cure, and symptomatic treatments including newly authorized anti-amyloid immunotherapies only slightly reduce cognitive loss. There is growing evidence that mitochondrial dysfunction appears early in the pathophysiology of AD and may be a primary cause of the disease's development rather than a subsequent one. Neurodegeneration is caused by a variety of mitochondrial abnormalities, including as decreased energy production, aberrant fusion and fission dynamics, elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS), and reduced mitophagy. Furthermore, mitochondrial failure is directly linked to metabolic problems such as brain insulin resistance, dysregulated lipid metabolism, and glucose hypometabolism. According to recent research, dysbiosis of the gut microbiota may exacerbate AD pathogenesis by causing neuroinflammation and metabolic abnormalities via the gut-brain axis. Restoring neuronal energy homeostasis and changing the course of illness may be possible by interventions that target these metabolic and mitochondrial pathways as well as gut bacteria.

Gastroretgentive floating matrix tablets of mitiglinide

Vimakavathi Thentu — 2025-12-28

Gastroretentive drug delivery systems (GRDDS) are designed to prolong gastric residence time and enhance the bioavailability of drugs with a narrow absorption window. Floating drug delivery systems remain buoyant in gastric fluid by forming low-density matrices or through gas-generating mechanisms, allowing prolonged gastric retention. Mitiglinide, a short-acting insulin secretagogue used in the management of Type-2 diabetes mellitus, exhibits low oral bioavailability, a short biological half-life, and requires frequent dosing. The present study aimed to develop and evaluate gastroretentive floating matrix tablets of Mitiglinide to achieve sustained drug release and improved glycemic control. Floating tablets were prepared by the direct compression method using hydrophilic polymers such as HPMC (K4M and K15M), Carbopol 934P, and sodium alginate, along with sodium bicarbonate and citric acid as gas-generating agents. Nine formulations were developed by varying polymer concentrations and evaluated for pre-compression flow properties and post-compression quality parameters. Floating lag time, total floating time, and in-vitro drug release studies were conducted. The results demonstrated satisfactory flow properties, acceptable tablet characteristics, rapid buoyancy, prolonged floating time, and sustained drug release up to several hours. Drug release followed Higuchi diffusion kinetics, with increased polymer concentration resulting in slower release. The study concludes that gastroretentive floating matrix tablets of Mitiglinide are a promising approach for enhancing bioavailability and reducing dosing frequency in Type-2 diabetes management.

Review article on crude fiber

Madhu Chandaka — 2025-12-30

Crude fiber represents the indigestible fraction of plant-derived foods that remains after sequential acid and alkali digestion and mainly consists of cellulose and lignin. Although traditionally used as a nutritional parameter in food and animal feed analysis, crude fiber estimation provides only a partial representation of total dietary fiber. This review article aims to summarize the definition, physiological significance, health benefits, limitations, disease-modulating effects, dietary requirements, food sources, and analytical methods related to crude fiber. Crude fiber plays an important role in maintaining digestive health by increasing stool bulk, improving bowel motility, and preventing constipation. It also contributes to weight management, glycemic control in diabetes, reduction of cardiovascular risk through cholesterol regulation, and lowering the risk of certain cancers by diluting intestinal carcinogens and reducing transit time. However, the conventional crude fiber method underestimates total dietary fiber as it excludes soluble fiber components such as pectins and gums and may lead to nutrient loss during harsh chemical extraction. The review also discusses daily fiber intake recommendations across age groups, commonly consumed fiber-rich plant sources, and analytical techniques, including the traditional Weende method and modern enzymatic-gravimetric methods. Overall, while crude fiber analysis remains relevant for animal nutrition and basic food evaluation, modern dietary fiber assessment methods provide a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of fiber’s role in human health.